In this chapter
(1)
"commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community,
and Economic Development;
(2)
"department" means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic
Development;
(3) "handicrafts"
means products that are produced for sale by a skilled craftsperson, usually as
a home occupation or in a small shop; each product requires individual
attention, is produced in small quantities, and utilizes a minimum of power
tools;
(4) "Made in Alaska" agent
means a person who holds a valid permit issued under this chapter to serve as
an agent for the "Made in Alaska" program;
(5) "manufactured product" means a product
that is built, formed, fabricated, or assembled from raw or semi-finished
material which is changed in character in the final product;
(6) "natural material" means material
produced or existing in nature, not artificial or manufactured, and derived
from lands, plants, animals or other natural resources;
(7) "product line" means a product or group
of products that is manufactured utilizing similar materials and manufacturing
processes and producing a finished product that is similar in form, content,
and use;
(8) "silver hand agent"
means a person who holds a valid permit issued under this chapter to serve as
an agent for the silver hand program;
(9) "value-added process" means a process
that changes a raw material or a basic industrial material into a more finished
product or alters the function, shape, or appearance resulting in a product
with increased value;
(10)
"handicraft type" means a handicraft or a group of handicrafts that is crafted
utilizing similar materials and crafting processes and producing a finished
product that is similar in form, content, and use.
